Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- DisplayLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- PortabilityLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- UpgradabilityLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 LenovoLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12No reviews yet |  LenovoLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13No reviews yet | |
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| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 57 Wh | 57 Wh |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 14 inç | 14 inç |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 57 Wh | 57 Wh |
| Adapter Power | 65 W | 65 W |
| Portability | ||
| Weight | 1.08 kg | 0.99 kg |
| Thickness | 15 mm | 14.9 mm |
| Upgradability | ||
| RAM Upgradable | — | No (integrated into processor package) |
| M.2 Slot | — | 1 |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 leads on 4 of 4 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.